Pakistan Delivers 90 Tonnes of Humanitarian Aid for Gaza
Pakistan has delivered its 25th humanitarian aid consignment for the people of Gaza, reinforcing its commitment to supporting Palestinians amid the ongoing crisis. On the directive of Prime Minister, Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), in collaboration with Al-Khidmat Foundation, dispatched the latest shipment of relief supplies.
A special aircraft from Pakistan carrying 90 tonnes of humanitarian aid landed at El-Arish International Airport in Egypt. The relief package includes bell tents, winterized tents, and tarpaulin sheets to provide urgent shelter solutions for displaced families in Gaza.
Officials from the Embassy of Pakistan in Cairo received the aid consignment and formally handed it over to the Egyptian Red Crescent Society. The supplies will be transported into Gaza through the Palestinian Red Crescent Society, ensuring that humanitarian assistance reaches those in need as swiftly as possible.
The Government and people of Pakistan remain steadfast in their support for Palestinians. More relief shipments are already on the way and will be delivered in the coming days, reinforcing Pakistan's unwavering solidarity with Gaza.
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